New Jersey
Midday is the call — 2-3+ft waves with 9mph WSW winds and fair conditions.
Midday is the call — 2-3+ft waves with 9mph WSW winds and fair conditions.
Best window·Monday 7AM–10AM·2-3ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3+ft waves, 9mph WSW winds, fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 5s with moderate WNW wind around 11mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 11mph NNW winds, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Expect 2-3ft waves early on NE swell at 4s.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3+ft, 10s period, rated Good. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with moderate N wind around 8mph and good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
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Point Pleasant is a classic New Jersey beach break situated along the northern Ocean County coastline, where sandbars shift seasonally to produce punchy, workable waves that suit surfers of all levels. Facing roughly east-northeast into the Atlantic, this spot picks up a solid range of swells from nor'easters and tropical systems, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf. The area is well-loved by the local New Jersey surf community and offers a laid-back atmosphere with easy beach access.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Point Pleasant is 2-3+ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Point Pleasant is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.5ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.7ft SE secondary swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Point Pleasant is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 10.4s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Point Pleasant works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Point Pleasant. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Point Pleasant is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Point Pleasant is a classic New Jersey beach break situated along the northern Ocean County coastline, where sandbars shift seasonally to produce punchy, workable waves that suit surfers of all levels. Facing roughly east-northeast into the Atlantic, this spot picks up a solid range of swells from nor'easters and tropical systems, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf. The area is well-loved by the local New Jersey surf community and offers a laid-back atmosphere with easy beach access.
The prime season at Point Pleasant is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Point Pleasant include rip currents, crowded lineups in summer, seasonal beach closures, jetty rocks nearby. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Point Pleasant forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
